Presentation Summary:

Due to their high strength, dimensional stability and positive environmental performance, mass timber building products are quickly becoming materials of choice for sustainably-minded designers. This presentation will provide a detailed look at the variety of mass timber products available, including glue-laminated timber (glulam), cross laminated timber (CLT), nail laminated timber (NLT), heavy timber decking, and other engineered and composite systems. Applications for the use of these products under modern building codes will be discussed, and examples of their use in U.S. projects reviewed. Mass timber's ability to act as both structure and exposed finish will also be highlighted, as will its performance as part of an assembly, considering design objectives related to structural performance, fire resistance, acoustics, and energy efficiency. Other topics will include detailing and construction best practices, lessons learned from completed projects and trends for the increased use of mass timber products in the future.

 

Speaker Bio:

Mark Bartlett, PE is Regional Director for WoodWorks - The Wood Product Council and is responsible for assisting architects, engineers, and contractors with education and one-on-one project assistance related to the code-complaint design, engineering and construction of commercial wood buildings.  Before joining WoodWorks in 2017, Mark was the Director of Business Development for RLG Consulting Engineers in Dallas, TX.  Earlier experience includes 8 years as a field engineer for Simpson Strong-Tie and 12 years as a practicing structural engineer.  Mark received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University.